Tim Poskin, executive director of ISSA's Workloading and Benchmarking Council, recommends some easy tips for improving benchmarking processes.

As employees eventually return to the office, most will bring with them a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings—specifically to what they touch and their proximity to coworkers.

Organizations are now encouraged to develop a change management process based on a new understanding of the post-COVID needs of their people.

Commercial landlords will be expected to verify the vaccination status of building personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, who enter premises that the Canadian government leases.

Many commercial real estate operators are making the simple business case for buildings that are functional for all potential users. It’s a quest that can begin with simple investigations, simple low-cost measures and simple mindfulness.

Over the past decade, digital directories have moved from a place to locate tenants to interactive digital information hubs for the building. Now, the opportunity to provide relevant information to visitors as they enter the building is almost endless.

The move responds to a series of unruly gatherings that dissenters opposed to COVID-19 vaccination have staged at health care campuses throughout the province.

With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.

Orange is the designated colour to show support and build awareness within commercial and institutional buildings as Canada prepares to mark its first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This year’s top achievers in the friendly competition with serious intent will be announced on September 16 when the annual CREST (commercial real estate sustainability trailblazers) awards are bestowed.

Market growth of US$660.29B over the next 4 years is expected to be spurred by rising demand for smart facilities & increasing emphasis on outsourcing building management services.

Ontario’s civic building inventory has fallen the farthest behind on capital repair among seven categories of municipal infrastructure assets scrutinized in a newly released report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario.

Researchers at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism have created a design handbook that envisions new ways to enjoy safe outdoor dining in Ottawa during and after pandemic restrictions.

Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.

Looking ahead, virtual training is expected to figure predominantly into the next normal of professional education.

Hamilton Health Sciences’ Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre has officially opened an expanded stem cell unit to expedite high-quality cancer care for adult patients in Ontario. 

As live sports and entertainment return, managers of venues are faced with an assortment of safety and cleanliness challenges.